Wine

Ruby garnet in color with aromas of wild black and red fruit – black currant, raspberry accented by clove, violet, strawberry and spice. On the palate, full bodied as the Sta Rita Hills AVA is known for with dark black cherry, blackberry, raspberry and a touch of vanilla. Soft tannins with good acidity throughout to balance the dark rich fruit. Long and elegant on the finish

Huber Vineyard

From the 3rd oldest vineyard planted in the St. Rita hills… we bring to you the 2009 Prodigal ‘Huber’ Pinot Noir. Complex and Mineral-Driven, this vineyard is one of the best kept secrets St. Rita has to offer.  This bottling is sure to put a smile on any face looking for distinct, nuanced Pinot from California’s unsung hero… St. Rita Hills.  Having had just over a decade to settle into its tertiary state, it brings baked fruits as well as old vine characteristics that are rarely seen in modern wine making. Its showing its elegance and magic right now. So pull the cork and experience this vineyard specific Pinot in all its glory!

Fiddlestix Vineyard

Currently, the 2009 Prodigal ‘Fiddlestix’ Pinot Noir is in full maturity and showing all the characteristics which make this vineyard a must-have for every cellar collection…

The winemaker chose exclusively from clone 667 vines with two different rootstocks planted in the ‘Fiddlestix’ Vineyard. True to the clonal character of 667, the structural balance and nuanced fruitiness is complemented by hints of spice and earth. Notes of forest floor and sweet fruit evolve from the glass while being driven by the unique terrior, that Kathy Joseph has been dedicated to expressing for decades. Bottle unfiltered and unrefined… this gem is intact and ready to rock!

45 cases produced

Clos Pepe Vineyard

The 2009 Prodigal ‘Clos Pepe’ Pinot Noir does a remarkable job of walking the line between masculine and feminine. While simultaneously translating the vineyard qualities clearly, it also allows the delicate notes to emerge and speak in a way that only the finest vineyards do. Here you will find a bottling that is not only rare, but potentially never to be seen again… the estate is under management and no longer offers fruit for purchase. So while supplies last, we have a few cases left of a limited production winemaker/vineyard collaboration of a lifetime!